This one is a personal favorite. It is one of the first Red Eye pieces I completed last month (although his red eyes are a tad muted in color compared to most). The little bird-like thing up on the branch was a total accident. I guess it's more accurate to say that it wasn't consciously planned. I often find (despite my deliberate lack of planning) I already know what I'm going to create even before I know it, if that makes any sense. I mean, seriously, his eyes even seem to look upward, curiously, at the bird but I certainly don't recall any clear thoughts about making that happen while I was painting. I guess it's true what they say, "I do not do it. It is not done. It merely happens through me."
Is "they" Bruce Lee? I probably didn't even need to ask that.
ReplyDeleteI love that a little nature has crept into your artwork. Take THAT, fantasy gore porn world!
I, too, was wondering where that quote came from. I shall do some googling, but I'm going to assume Stacia is right. The gal knows her movie trivia.
ReplyDeleteThis is great, Vinny. This style is working for you. So different from the detailed fuzzy skellies, yet impactful because of that lack of detail. I like how it makes me feel.
Thanks. I'm enjoying this style too and it's also good practice at painting.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I was attempting to quote Kane from an episode of Kung Fu. I was a little off, but close enough for the point I was trying to make (scene snippet here).
In my defense, the role of Kane was originally slated for Bruce Lee, so I'm going to call this a win and retain my Movie Genius status.
ReplyDeleteBeyond Bruce Lee, this one does remind me a bit of Japanese or Chinese Calligraphy. Also some darker versions of the Horned God. Beautiful work nonetheless. It evokes a desolate landscape. I hear crows cawing.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I'd also say you're spot on about the desolate landscape. It really agrees with a lot of the stark, black and white themes I tend to favor.
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